Mitel launches new intelligent communications architecture. Mitel Edge enables mission-critical workloads to run locally while extending AI, automation across hybrid environments. Mitel has launched Mitel Edge, an intelligent communications architecture that enables mission-critical workloads to run locally while extending AI, automation and centralised governance across hybrid environments. Mitel Edge provides a cloud-linked edge architecture built specifically for regulated and high-availability environments that require local custody for sensitive data transmission and residence. "The future of enterprise communications isn't just in the cloud; it's at the edge," said Jim Lundy, CEO and lead analyst at Aragon Research. "By bringing intelligence to the point of presence, Mitel is ensuring that mission-critical AI and automation remain resilient, even when the outside world isn't." Representing the evolution of Mitel's on-prem communications architecture, Mitel Edge turns traditional hardware deployments into a distributed, cloud-linked architecture complementing its broader hybrid solution portfolio. Unlike traditional on-premises deployments that operate in isolation, Mitel Edge is built on a unified control plane powered by cloud-linked microservices. Mission-critical voice and workflow services run locally where survivability and latency matter most. Organisations can keep sensitive communications data streams and data sources under local custody when required, while AI, automation, analytics and centralised management operate through a unified services layer across local and cloud environments. This approach allows organisations to align communication workloads with performance, regulatory and operational requirements - including data residency and sovereignty needs - without fragmenting governance or sacrificing modernisation. "Mitel Edge represents a fundamental shift in how hybrid communications are architected," said Martin Bitzinger, senior vice president of product management at Mitel. "Mitel Edge complements Mitel's hybrid and private cloud deployments through a common services layer. Customers can run mission-critical workloads locally and keep select communications data streams under local custody when required, while seamlessly extending intelligent capabilities and centralised governance across their hybrid environment. All of this operates within a unified communications foundation that strengthens resiliency and simplifies operational management." Mitel Edge is built on a unified control plane through Mitel's Common Communication Framework, complementing its private cloud and Mitel Secure Cloud deployments through cloud-linked microservices as part of an integrated hybrid environment. "For many industries, communications are no longer a support function; they are operational infrastructure," said Mike Robinson, CEO of Mitel. "With Mitel Edge, communications infrastructure follows employees and critical workflows wherever they operate, leveraging the latest emerging technologies like AI, while also maintaining the security, resiliency and control that enterprises demand. We're empowering customers to modernise with AI and automation without surrendering oversight or data sovereignty."

Mitel launches Mitel Edge to bring intelligent communications on-premises. Mitel, a global leader in business communications, has introduced Mitel Edge, a new intelligent communications architecture designed to run mission-critical workloads locally while extending AI, automation, and centralized governance across hybrid environments. With this launch, Mitel aims to help organizations modernize communications infrastructure without compromising security, performance, or operational control. As enterprises increasingly adopt artificial intelligence and upgrade their communications systems, many industries face a complex challenge. Regulated sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and the public sector must balance innovation with strict requirements around data security, reliability, and regulatory compliance. On one hand, cloud platforms offer scalability and fast access to new technologies. On the other hand, on-premises infrastructure provides stronger control over sensitive data, improved resiliency, and lower latency. To address these competing needs, Mitel developed Mitel Edge as a cloud-linked edge architecture that combines the advantages of both cloud and on-premises environments. The platform enables organizations to keep critical communications workloads running locally while still benefiting from cloud-based AI, analytics, automation, and centralized management. Industry analysts highlight the growing importance of edge-based communication architectures for mission-critical environments. "The future of enterprise communications isn't just in the cloud; it's at the edge," said Jim Lundy, CEO and Lead Analyst at Aragon Research. Lundy continued: "By bringing intelligence to the point of presence, Mitel is ensuring that mission-critical AI and automation remain resilient, even when the outside world isn't." Mitel Edge represents the next stage in the evolution of Mitel's enterprise-grade on-premises communications architecture. Unlike traditional on-site systems that operate independently, Mitel Edge connects local deployments with cloud services through a unified control plane powered by cloud-linked microservices. As a result, organizations can run essential voice and workflow services locally - where performance and survivability are most critical - while simultaneously accessing intelligent capabilities across hybrid environments. Furthermore, the architecture allows organizations to maintain custody of sensitive communications data within local environments whenever regulatory or security requirements demand it. At the same time, AI-driven analytics, automation tools, and centralized management services operate through an integrated services layer that connects both cloud and on-premise systems. Martin Bitzinger, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Mitel, emphasized the strategic value of this hybrid architecture. "Mitel Edge represents a fundamental shift in how hybrid communications are architected," said Martin Bitzinger, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Mitel. "Mitel Edge complements Mitel's hybrid and private cloud deployments through a common services layer. Customers can run mission-critical workloads locally and keep select communications data streams under local custody when required, while seamlessly extending intelligent capabilities and centralized governance across their hybrid environment. All of this operates within a unified communications foundation that strengthens resiliency and simplifies operational management." Built on Mitel's Common Communication Framework, Mitel Edge integrates with the company's private cloud and Mitel Secure Cloud platforms through cloud-linked microservices. This design enables several critical capabilities, including communications continuity during outages, centralized policy enforcement, and AI-driven workflow automation across distributed environments. Additionally, organizations can align their communication workloads with operational requirements such as data sovereignty, performance optimization, and regulatory compliance - all without sacrificing modernization or governance control. Mike Robinson, CEO of Mitel, explained how the new architecture reflects the evolving role of communications within modern enterprises. "For many industries, communications are no longer a support function; they are operational infrastructure," said Mike Robinson, CEO of Mitel. "With Mitel Edge, communications infrastructure follows employees and critical workflows wherever they operate, leveraging the latest emerging technologies like AI, while also maintaining the security, resiliency, and control that enterprises demand. We're empowering customers to modernize with AI and automation without surrendering oversight or data sovereignty." Ultimately, Mitel Edge aims to redefine how organizations manage hybrid communications environments by delivering the flexibility of cloud innovation alongside the reliability and governance of local infrastructure.

New cooperation with Mitel. Manifest Services SA welcome the beginning of its cooperation with Mitel, where Manifest Services SA provide Soft Services, Hard Services and Security Services at their headquarters in Attica. Mitel is a global technology company specializing in business communications and collaboration solutions, serving organizations in more than 100 countries. Its platforms support modern digital communication infrastructure for businesses worldwide. Manifest Services SA thank Mitel for their trust!